About
My name is Jaroslav Ovtsyn. This is my personal page. Since you're reading this, chances are you have received a direct email from me, or saw a software commit made by me somewhere on the Github.
What's in a Name?
Nothing. "Ryeden" is a made up word. I had to name it somehow when I was setting up my own paying email server. I do not believe in "free stuff", but I do believe in rewarding people, or corporations, for good work. Corporations are also people. Don't ask me about the graphics. This is what came with the theme and I happen to like them.
Software
I've been doing software for almost 30 years, but I still get excited to discover a nice programming language or a completely new way of doing things. But tools are still just tools. What you can build with them - that's where the thrill is.
Business
I've done a fair share of business development and sales. I enjoyed it despite the constant pressure and dealing with factors beyond your control. Your work output is easily quantifiable and nobody cares about your excuses - you either deliver results or you don't. There is no better teacher to make you keep your eyes on the ball.
Technology
These are the areas of my interest, where I am "digging" at the moment.
Dart
The search for my next project's programming language is over.
It's
Microservices
It's not a fad. It's the logical way to build online applications: fetch static content from CDN, fetch dynamic content from microservices, keep APIs simple and well-delineated. The Node.js platform coupled with the static typing of TypeScript is a truly unbeatable comnination!
Espruino
Espruino is a nice new platform for microcontrollers that is JavaScript-based. And where the JavaScript is too slow, you can always extend the platform with true real-time stuff written in "C". Unlike Arduino, Espruino was designed from the get go with low power in mind.
Blockchain
I don't care for crypto currencies. I'm interested in Blockchain technologies, because it's a new way in which non-trusting parties can productively cooperate. Hyperledger Fabric seems to be a leader in the enterprise segment.